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The vaporizer for the model XXX was chrome, this is the one for the model LX, which was introduced in 1952.

Correction. Lux 30/XXX tools.

59imperial. If you need information on the ejection system, go to reply 87 of the thread, Lux tools XXX/30. It will give you a picture of the entire machine in parts, and the following is the ejection system. Great pictures of vintage tools by Crevicetool, and awesome pictures of both the model...

59imperial Here is what the early model LX looked like when it was new back in 1952. This was given to me by the husband of the lady who got me interested at the age of two, or three. He shipped it to me after she died in 1985. The only change is the cord winder. Hers was missing the Belden...

59imperial Go to eBay and check out the vintage parts. Looks like the 'Companion' has seen better days. That's easy to replace. The Companion' is the name Electrolux gave the ride on tool holder. I see that the tabs on yours are missing, and you need them to hold the rug tool, and bare floor...

Electrolux XXX. Hi Chris: Sorry about not responding to your email, but I was involved in an automobile accident, and was just released from the hospital this afternoon. Interestingly I could go from here to San Francisco three weeks ago with no problems, but drive down the road with my...

I know the backstory on this one. This is a very rare vacuum cleaner, and the history on it goes back to San Francisco in 1906. Too late to go into the history tonight, but I have the facts. All of them.

Electrolux History. Hi Chris: The only book I know of is "ELECTROLUX the first 40 years," which unfortunately was only available to employees back in the 1960's. I have a copy but not with me. However, there are excerpts in the thread I told you about. Yes, I worked for Electrolux in the late...

To read the backstory on this and other models go to the archives of 2013, locate thread 19227 near the top of the page, and click on Lux 30, XXX tools, by Powermate. This is a very long thread filled with all sorts of information. There are some great pictures of attachments, machines, patent...

Color of the upper section of the Electrolux XXX. This is known as 'Leatherette,' and it varied with each model. Likewise, the color of the paint on the various model XXX's, going from a very dark grey (1937) to a robin's egg blue (1955/56.) There were improvements galore, and in 1948...

Nice Kirby. Looks like 1951 to me. My family had one, but it had a grey bag with a long V, and the logo of 'Kirby' on top. Wheels, trim and cord were also grey. Alex Taber. The name 'Caligula' is the cat resting on the chair.

Loved the sound of an Electrolux xxx as a young kid. I think this pic was taken in 1953, or 54.

Old Newsletters. Great news: A friend of mine back in Pennsylvania went into my storage unit, located the box with my paperwork, found the newsletters, and mailed them to me. I should have them the early part of next week. So that problem is solved.

2011hoover700 Those cord winders have a very sharp spring, and were wound by machine at the factory. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THEM BY HAND!!!

Rug Renovator. There's no need to switch to the Miracle head, just turn the dial on the water tank to off position, or if your model Kirby doesn't have that, put a small bit of Saran wrap on the end of the feeder hose. Once you stop the flow of suds, the brush to the nozzle will work in the...

Not a Tristar. That's a Revelation! What you have is quite a find, because it's the second of what would become Compact, and dates way back to I think 1948. As for the other one, that's easy, an Electrolux 1205, going back to 1968. I know, because I used to sell them.

Thanks John: I have until early November. A buddy in Australia will be visiting and would love to see them, but all my newsletters are in storage back in Pennsylvania. Here's the cover of the Hoover issue.

The Electrolux issue. Correction it was Winter of 94/95

I'm interested in acquiring back issues of three newsletters. The 1994 issue when the V.C.C.C. first went to Hoover. The 1995/96 Electrolux issue by Charles Richard Lester and Alex Taber, and the one with interview of Stan Kann in 1996.

Electrolux E automatic. Topic was an ugly, over-priced vacuum cleaner, not where the seller is located. But the sale ended with no buyers. I think that speaks volumes. The reason I posted was the condition of the E automatic, and the insulting diatribe of the seller. Location isn't the issue...